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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.78, 521.12 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.78, 521.12 and 244.89 is: 337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.78 : 521.12 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.78/521.12 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.78x = 521.12 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.78x = 127,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,615.85/377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.81

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